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28 Year Old Losing Hair. USing Ketoconazole Shampoo. Can I Use Finastride And Minoxidil?
My age is 28 right now & I have hair fall problem since last six years, and i am using ketoconazole shampoo for last three years twice a week. But still facing hair fall problem. I have googled and found that finastride & minoxidil is helpful to stop hair fall. So i have started mintop forte with finax 1mg is this helpful to stop hair fall. One more thing there is family problem of hair fall. My mama ji also have hair fall problem.
Sat, 9 Feb 2013
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Yes, both of these can be effective in arresting hair fall to some extent and would also result in some hair growth provided the follicles are not atrophic but please note that these medications can have some side effects therefore they should be taken under the supervision of a dermatologist or a plastic surgeon. If the problem is familial, then you might have to eventually resort to hair transplantation.
Yes, both of these can be effective in arresting hair fall to some extent and would also result in some hair growth provided the follicles are not atrophic but please note that these medications can have some side effects therefore they should be taken under the supervision of a dermatologist or a plastic surgeon. If the problem is familial, then you might have to eventually resort to hair transplantation.
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Hi ............
hair loss can be broadly classified as patchy or diffuse
from your description it seems to be diffuse , again be classified as
1. genetic and hormonal called androgenic alopecia
2. non genetic due to -stress
-anaemia , vitD, vitB12def, thyroid disorder
-medications ,chemotherapy
-dandruff (fungal)
you have been applying keto shampoo for last 3 years for dandruff which could have decreased your hair loss if this was the only reason.
since family history for hair loss is present it seems to be androgenic alopecia. for this we can use minoxidil daily usually 5% for males and2% for females but result depends on how much loss has already occured.
fenestiride is prescribed in males which blocks hormones and reduces the loss
newer product saw palmeto has lesser side effects but these medicines should be taken with doctor's prescription.
in addition hair hygine, balanced diet, avoid stress.
hair transplant can be considered if your doc advises you.
hope this adresses your concern
hair loss can be broadly classified as patchy or diffuse
from your description it seems to be diffuse , again be classified as
1. genetic and hormonal called androgenic alopecia
2. non genetic due to -stress
-anaemia , vitD, vitB12def, thyroid disorder
-medications ,chemotherapy
-dandruff (fungal)
you have been applying keto shampoo for last 3 years for dandruff which could have decreased your hair loss if this was the only reason.
since family history for hair loss is present it seems to be androgenic alopecia. for this we can use minoxidil daily usually 5% for males and2% for females but result depends on how much loss has already occured.
fenestiride is prescribed in males which blocks hormones and reduces the loss
newer product saw palmeto has lesser side effects but these medicines should be taken with doctor's prescription.
in addition hair hygine, balanced diet, avoid stress.
hair transplant can be considered if your doc advises you.
hope this adresses your concern
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